How Can I Avoid Foreclosure?

Q: What options do I have besides foreclosure? We recently bought a house and my husband lost his job with the airlines. We are not behind on the house just yet. I would... Read more »

Why you won’t have enough money for retirement (and what you can do about it)

Retirement should be something you look forward to – the pot of gold at the end of the long, winding rainbow called life. Retirement should be your reward for putting in the hours;... Read more »

Five ludicrously expensive Father’s Day gifts

I’m not proud of this, because I love my father very much, but I’m pretty terrible at remembering Father’s Day – and even worse at actually sending my dad something to commemorate... Read more »

The key to successfully managing money and marriage

A recent poll by the National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC) regarding money and marriage resulted in some alarming statistics. According to the results, 68 percent of respondents indicated they would feel uncomfortable... Read more »

Ask The Experts: Should I Choose Bankruptcy?

Is it better to file bankruptcy or use a debt consolidation service? I have one question. How should you determine if it is better to file for bankruptcy, or to enlist in a... Read more »

The three most important steps for handling student loan debt

Across the country, optimistic students are tossing their personalized mortarboards high in the air and embracing the infinite promise of life after college. It’s a well-deserved celebration of their hard work and... Read more »

How to actually live with your budget

A good budget is a beautiful thing – a perfectly balanced harmony of words and numbers, woven together like an exquisite tapestry. It feels good to put together and it looks great... Read more »

Exploring your options for getting out of debt

Debt can happen to anyone.  Odds are, at least half of the people you know are feeling the same pangs of anxiety regarding their finances that you are experiencing. However, the topic of... Read more »

10 financial proverbs that are still true today

When I was a kid, every time I left the house my father would tell me to have a good day and advise me against taking any wooden nickels. Because I was... Read more »

Cheap Mothers Day gift ideas

Mother's Day is rapidly approaching! If you have found yourself scurrying to think of a gift that will show mom how much you really care, then you're in luck! You can call... Read more »